Reports To:Principal
Duty Days:187 Days
Wage/Hour Status:Non-Exempt
Pay Grade:IS04
Qualifications:
Level II Educational Aide Requirements
- Must be a high school graduate or hold a GED.
- Must meetoneof the following:
- Havetwo creditable years of experienceas an Educational Aide I;or
- Havea minimum of 15 semester hours of college creditwith some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas (PARA PRO counts);or
- Have demonstrated proficiency in a specialized skill area as determined by the local school district (PARA PRO counts).
- Must have experience working with students or parents as approved by the employing superintendent (includes any capacity of work or involvement with children).
Level III Educational Aide Requirements
- Must be a high school graduate or hold a GED.
- Must meetoneof the following:
- Havethree creditable years of experienceas either an Educational Aide I or II;or
- Have30 semester hours of college creditwith some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas (PARA PRO counts).
- Must have experience working with students or parents as approved by the employing superintendent (includes any capacity of work or involvement with children).
Primary Purpose:
Clerical and student-care assistance as assigned
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist special education teachers in implementing instructional program for students.
- Assist in collecting data and maintaining confidential student records and charts for determining student progress.
- Assist with self-care of students including toileting bathing feeding etc.
- Assist in implementing activities recommended by support and related service personnel.
- Assist in implementing behavior intervention strategies
- Assist in implementing recommended assistive technology devices to support programming.
- Assist in carrying out all activities as described in the students IEP under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
- Assist teachers in preparing and duplicating instructional materials.
- Assist with maintaining/cleaning equipment need for student program.
- Assist in providing non-medical procedures such as tube feeding and other interventions as necessary for the student.
- Assist all students as needed in Special Ed.
- Other SHARS Duties as assigned.
- Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.
Equipment Used:
Personal computer copier printer calculator laminator Smart board ovens dishwashers microwave washer/dryer radio communication equipment. Adaptive equipment Wheelchair wheelchair lifts wheelchair restraints ramps locks electric changing table Hoyer lift various physical therapy equipment assistive technology including voice output devices Gastrointestinal tube.
Working Conditions:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Moderate standing stooping kneeling pushing and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Move small stacks of textbooks media equipment desks and other classroom or adaptive equipment. Lift moderate weight 15 44 pounds and carry light weight 15 pounds. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities;
control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposed to biological hazards body fluids and communicable diseases and chemical hazards. Exposure to noise.